The Lutheran Early Response Team (LERT) is hosting a six hour Disaster Response training on Saturday, March 3, at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 4107 21st Avenue, Moline. The training starts at 8:30am ...

Consequently, Born said cleanup crews with volunteers trained to safely operate chainsaws are essential to the team's disaster response efforts. He said LERT held an advanced disaster response ...

EDNEYVILLE - On Oct. 2, Cherie Norton was using a small wooden plank to get to work. It was the only way out of her home and to U.S. Route 64 after Tropical Storm Helene. The small concrete ...

WESTBY -- Westby Coon Prairie and Vang Lutheran churches will celebrate Mission Sunday on Nov. 13. The guest preacher will be the Rev. Michael Stadie, program director for Lutheran Disaster Response ...

DECATUR – Even though it's been six months since a series of storms swept through Illinois, the long-term recovery efforts are ongoing. That's a need the American Red Cross and AmeriCares have ...